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Date: Aug. 1, 2026 Participant: Cole Young #4173 Race: 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pace Seals Division Success Cole Young completed the 2026 Vacation Races | Rocky Mountain Half Marathon in 1:38:27, managing an impressive 7:30 min/mile average pace over the 13.1-mile distance. His steady performance was highlighted by a strong finish, where he consistently held his position despite early variance in splits. Notably, Cole's fastest mile was at mile 11, clocking in at 6:52. He maintained a remarkable position throughout the race, finishing 3rd in his division (M30-34), 11th in the male category, and 12th overall among 802 participants. Improvement since his previous 5K race is evident, where he had a pace of 8:34 min/mile, showing a significant pace enhancement. While his initial splits showed a slight increase in time, Cole successfully increased his speed post mile 8, with each mile below 7:13 pace. Consistent effort and stronger pacing in the latter half reflect substantial progress and effective pacing strategy.